I was trying to add a spot of lightheartedness into the technical mire and theory that some of you seem to be heading into. I just find it so hard to believe that grown men spend so much time discussing the finer points of kilt hose! LOL

Out of interest, diced hose (unless you are piper) are rarely worn as general day wear by the locals around here, solid colours are very much the norm. It is still quite unusual to see patterned hose tops too.